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  Types of Sexual Harassment Complaints “Gossip is so common. So are relationships at the Workplace!” What can we do when these become a case of Sexual harassment? So, should the HR be the Moral Police? Read these responses which are part of a 4-part series that were addressed during KelpHR’s Webinar with PeopleMatters, on the 15th of November. We hope you find this insightful and do...

  IC and the Administrative Details of their Role In the webinar that People Matters and KelpHR conducted on Nov 15th, 2017, a series of Questions was asked by the participants. We have split these question in a 4-part series in this episode of part 2/4 we are responding to all the questions related to IC formation and their roles and responsibilities. We hope you find this insightful...

Handling PoSH issues of many kinds Q: Can we possibly investigate harassment at the workplace on an anonymous complaint? While the IC cannot act on an anonymous complaint, it need not ignore the contents of the email. If the contents of the email are clear, then IC must act on the same. To read more on this, please read this article published on People Matters: How to ensure confidentiality...

Problem Statement:  As per CCTV evidence and the victim’s statements a witness was present when the incident occurred. But the witness feigns ignorance. This witness’s testimony is very crucial to the case. As an IC member, is there any action that can be taken?  Witness’s Right to silence. The Constitution of India guarantees every person right against self-incrimination under Article 20...

They say that biases is what has helped us make our civilisation exist through all caveman time and till now! But I am intrigued, have some of these biases been inherited – rather passed on! My thought was confirmed with this incident. So, it all started with my daughter’s drama show on the weekend. Prior to the 12 minute show, the parents were briefed – in other words, their...

  The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 came into existence and enforcement from the year 2013 for the safety of woman at workplaces. But, ‘why are the employers still hesitant or against implementing the Act’ in their corporate system? The reasons vary: *        It takes the least priority as compared to the other legal policies...

Can smileys sent on WhatsApp land you in trouble and cost you your job? Can it be termed as Sexual Harassment? Yes, as per the recent BSNL Sexual harassment case filed by a lady employee in Tuticorin. The context, type of smiley sent, the frequency and time when the message was sent needs to be factored in. As per the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace Act, 2013 (PoSH Act),...

We have travelled some distance in understanding Harassment at the Workplace. However, there is a reality that we are avoiding! People who spend 9 – 12 hours at the Workplace and have close interaction on projects, deadlines and even join Facebook and other interest clubs together, will eventually find themselves in a romantic relationship with colleagues. So, do we want to be the...

No. you won’t. This is the first thought that crosses our mind when we are in a dilemma – whether or not to complain about harassment we encounter at the work. Our country has legislations and rules to combat sexual harassment and it is our duty to foster change in our workplaces by using these instruments of law. But before that, you need to be clear about what Sexual Harassment is. I...